After you’ve applied minoxidil, allow the medication to dry for four hours before you wear a hat, use a hair dryer, or wash your hair. Don’t exceed the recommended minoxidil dosage for hair loss.
“The topical version of minoxidil was FDA-approved in 1987 to treat male pattern hair loss, followed by female pattern hair loss several years after that,” Massick said ... Both Massick and Tosti ...
The NPC emphasizes the importance of caregivers being aware of the risks associated with topical medications like minoxidil. Recommended precautions include thoroughly washing hands after applying ...